jivex5k Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I've only ever played Baldurs Gate II. Well.. and Dragon Age Origins which is pretty cool too. I want to get back into the feel of eternity in the interim. I also don't want it to look like crap on my widescreen...which is a bit hard but I found some mods for BG2 that make it look decent. Suggestions? With mods? What are you guys playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravnos Malkavian Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 wait a month and play BG Enhanced Edition comming 30th Nov 1 Hermit of the Obsidian Order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaver.man Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Fallout 1 and 2 Not fantasy but still my fav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atn Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) I played all the old school fantasy-RPG games at the time they came out so it's been a long time (BG 1-2, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale 1-2, Neverwinter Nights 1-2, Pool of Radiance, etc.). I of course played the newer RPGs (Dragon Age 1-2, Mass Effect 1-3, Skyrim, Fallout 3, etc.). My suggestion: Planescape: Torment (go to GOG for a copy). Edited October 17, 2012 by atn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkaloke Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Planescape: Torment or Icewind Dale, depending whether you prefer more story and dialogue or more combat. Baldur's Gate also, especially since you've already played (and presumably liked) Baldur's Gate II. Icewind Dale II is also good. Me, I'm finally getting around to playing Temple of Elemental Evil and the expansions of Neverwinter Nights 2, as well as finishing up a multiplayer game of Neverwinter Nights I've had going for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ink Blot Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Some ideas: Baldur's Gate 1 (you can use mods to run it in the BG2 engine so it will look better) Icewind Dale 1 or 2 (both are moddable to widescreen resolutions) Planescape:Torment (moddable as above) Drakensang The Fallouts Alpha Protocol Neverwinter Nights 1 and 2 (lots of community made modules and extras for both games available) Divine Divinity Nox Eschalon Book 1 and 2 Inquisitor Risen The Witcher 1 and 2 Temple of Elemntal Evil (with the Co8 mod pack) Note: some of these games aren't going to look great from a graphics perspective, and some are a bit far from the isometric IE gameplay, but they're all worth having a look at. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoverdog Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 wait a month and play BG Enhanced Edition comming 30th Nov not. don't waste your money on scams. on topic: apart from IE games; Fallout 1-2 (and maybe NV as the writing's good; shame bethpizda butchered the franchise), Betreyal at Krondor, Arcanum, Wizardries, Might&Magics, Temple of Elemental Evil (with circle of 8 modpack). You could also try NWN2, but stay clear of the base campaign - it's terrible - go straight for MotB. [intelligence] I'm fighting the Good Fight with my posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamerlane Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Definitely Torment. The same widescreen mod for BG2 also works with Torment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahelron Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 "Planescape Torment" if you want something classic. If you want something more recent try "The Witcher 2". Its combat is pretty difficult, you have to get used to it, but the game itself is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casa Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 - Neverwinter Nights 1/2 and countless modules can keep you busy until P:E arrives. Many user-made stuff is better than the official campaigns too. - The classics mentioned above - Fallout NV is nothing like an infinity game, however I think Obsidian did a really good job with it's writing and humor, much better than Bethesda's Fallout 3 - The Witcher - Drakensang: River of Time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Definitely Torment. It can be adjusted for a widescreen and it also has the perk of being the best game ever made. You can't go wrong! But don't forget to install the fan patches. Otherwise, you'll need to get used to lots of crashes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 If you've only played BG2 and DA:O then you're really missing out. For the Project Eternity feel, definitely go with: Baldur's Gate Planescape: Torment Icewind dale Other RPGs i'd strongly recommend: Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura Darklands Might & Magic 6 Might & Magic 7 Betrayal at Krondor Gothic Gothic 2 The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Realms of Arkania Arx Fatalis Deus Ex System Shock 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jivex5k Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Torment sounds like the winner. I'll check it out =) Thanks for all the recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pinko grande Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Planescape: Torment is definitely something you should try. It isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's one of the most perfectly realized visions in CRPG history. I also recommend NWN 1 & 2, but in both cases I'd recommend skipping the main campaign and going for the expansions, which IMO were much better for both games. The one thing that might make NWN2's main campaign worth playing is that the player gets a stronghold in it, and the gameplay elements that surround it will probably inform a lot of what they do with P:E's stronghold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coincidence Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Going to have to agree with the others and say Planescape: Torment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowhead Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Planescape: Torment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Of Doom Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 yup, torment FTW also i second that if you get NWN, go for the expansions. the second one in particular (hordes of the underdark) i'd put almost at PS:T's level. vampire bloodlines is pretty sweet as well. WWTNOD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAnakin Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Older: Planescape: Torment Icewind Dale I & II Baldurs Gate I Newer: Alpha Protocol (gives you a good idea of C & C in Obsidian-made games) The Witcher 2 "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The one thing that might make NWN2's main campaign worth playing is that the player gets a stronghold in it, and the gameplay elements that surround it will probably inform a lot of what they do with P:E's stronghold. For me there were two things that made it worth playing (at least once). Crossroads Keep (the stronghold) and the trial. Once you are past those parts, you can quit the game and move on to the expansions 3 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The trial was pretty dope in that one I agree! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orchomene Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I won't repeat what others have already proposed, just add some for the stories : Anachronox, a Game of Thones RPG, Kotor 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobotomy42 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Not to sound like a broken record, but Planescape: Torment is definitely "the" cRPG to play if you only ever play one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyCrimson Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 One of these days I really have to get around to playing more of PS:T. I own an old CD of it, just never got around to getting past the intro or something. I can't even realistically remember why at this point. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 One of these days I really have to get around to playing more of PS:T. I own an old CD of it, just never got around to getting past the intro or something. I can't even realistically remember why at this point. Maybe because the game feels very "slow" at the beginning, especially in the mortuary. I know I found the combination of weirdness (unfamiliarity with the setting) and the zombie shuffling pace (at times quite literally) off putting the first time I played it. I persevered and once out and starting to get around Sigil, it became very interesting. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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